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The difference between cysts and uterine fibroids

Dr. Jordan Foster
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2025-05-01 12:37:15
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The difference between cysts and uterine fibroids lies in the nature, etiology, and whether they can regress on their own.
1. The nature of
uterine fibroids is mainly benign tumors formed by proliferation of uterine smooth muscle tissue. Uterine cysts are mainly cystic masses caused by inflammation of uterine glandular mucosa.
2
. The etiology of cysts
is mainly caused by congenital factors, and can also be secondary to other diseases
.